Meiji–Taishō Kutani Hand-Painted Plate Flowers & Butterfly, Signed 19th C

This is an authentic Japanese Kutani hand-painted porcelain plate dating to the late Meiji-early Taishō period, circa 1890-1930. The plate is beautifully decorated in classic Kutani enamel work featuring:

Deep iron-red cloud scrolls along the rim

A soft blue mountain wash in the background

A striped vase of red florals with raised enamel

Two bright butterflies in red and yellow

A traditional red geometric fence motif

A hand-brushed artist seal in red on the reverse

All decoration is fully hand-painted with individual brushstrokes visible throughout. The floral sprays show delicate raised enamel, and the landscape elements demonstrate the soft shading typical of Meiji-Taishō Kutani studio work.

Age Estimated c.1890-1930, consistent with the style of enamels, porcelain body, painter's technique, and period seal mark.

Condition

Minor age wear and pinpoint glaze pitting typical of older hand-fired porcelain.

Colors remain vivid and stable.

Measurements

Approx. 8.25 inches diameter

About Kutani Porcelain

Kutani ware is celebrated for its bright overglaze enamels—especially iron-red, green, yellow, and blue—and for its hand-painted floral and landscape subjects. Pieces from this era show the transition from traditional Meiji painting to early modern Japanese export work.

A charming and decorative example of late 19th century hand-painted Kutani porcelain.